New Products

ALLEGAN, Mich., and MONMOUTH JUNCTION, N.J. — Perrigo and Tris Pharma have launched a private-label version of Delsym extended-release oral liquid suspension containing dextromethorphan polistirex.

The comapnies said the product, which is indicated for the temporary treatment of cough due to minor throat and bronchial irritation, will be marketed under major U.S. retailer and wholesalers' store brands or own label brands.

BANNOCKBURN, Ill. — Omron Healthcare has expanded its portfolio with the launch of its latest pedometers.

The Omron HJ-320 pedometer is an easy-to-use motivational tool. The pedometer features Omron Tri-Axis technology, which accurately and quietly counts users' steps; an automatic reset; a weekly log, which stores up to seven days of information in memory and also includes two tracking modes: steps and distance.

DENVER — The effort by community pharmacy to rise to the occasion and showcase its life-saving and cost-reducing power in health care has never been stronger. That was a key message that National Association of Chain Drug Stores president and CEO Steve Anderson had for attendees of the NACDS Pharmacy and Technology Conference being held in Denver. However, he also warned against complacency.

NASHVILLE — A provider of healthcare revenue, payment cycle management and clinical information exchange solutions has expanded its technology-enabled solution that aims to improve business and clinical outcomes and care continuity.

WILLMAR, Minn. — Jennie-O has introduced new and improved turkey bacon.

The new Jennie-O turkey bacon recipe has improved taste and texture, as well as a new zipper packaging to keep it fresh. It joins a full suite of Jennie-O breakfast products, including turkey breakfast sausage links and patties, as well as lean ground turkey.

ATLANTA — Health kiosk manufacturer SoloHealth is in a deal with computer maker Dell to produce kiosks that it will deliver to retail locations around the country starting in the fall, the companies said Monday.

NYACK, New York — Q.bel Foods has introduced its whole grain chocolate wafer bars.

Q.bel whole grain crispy chocolate wafers, which will launch next month, are available in five flavors, including: Double Dark 70% Cacao, Minty Mint 70% Cacao, Silky Dark 55% Cacao, Peanut Buttery 36% Cacao and Simply Milk 36% Cacao.

Q.bel whole grain crispy chocolate wafers have a suggested retail of $1.29 to $1.49 each.

PHOENIX — Bloomberg has tapped a Symphony Health Solutions company to provide U.S. prescription audit data to Bloomberg's more than 310,000 professional service subscribers worldwide.

Symphony Health Solutions said Source Healthcare Analytics' agreement with Bloomberg will provide Bloomberg professional subscribers with weekly and monthly retail, nonretail and mail-order prescription activity integrated directly into their workflow.